In the course of HR professional’s work with individuals in transition, they encounter employees in distress. This puts them in a position to either ignore it or provide support to lessen employee suffering. They can also prevent distress through sound planning and implementation of company change. Read more to learn some basic techniques to support employees. Read More
How bad is bad enough? Too bad to stay? Too good to leave? There are certain workplace challenges that no one should have to endure. But, can you insulate yourself from the toxic workplace around you? Read further for effective self-preservation strategies. Read More
There’s a useful concept from the study of adolescent mental health in “risk factors” and “protective factors.” According to this theory, there are certain family and social characteristics that may exert influence both negative and positive on the outcome of an adolescent’s eventual success . . . Read More
Many of America’s poor work somewhere If you work in HR you develop policies and programs that effect employees and/or family members who live “below the line.” Time Magazine article: “Below the Line”… Read More
This is a blog-in-brief for when twitter isn’t enough but a full blog entry isn’t necessary. The 2011 Global Study on Homicide has been released by the United Nations Office on Drugs and… Read More
